Employment overview in France
Hiring in France requires a registered local employer to handle payroll, taxes, and statutory benefits. With Expand EOR, our local entity becomes the legal employer — so you can hire any candidate in France without setting up your own subsidiary.
The local currency is EUR and the standard payroll cycle is monthly. The official working language is French, and contracts must comply with France employment law.
Key employment laws in France
- Working hours35 hrs/week
- Probation period2–4 months
- Notice period1–3 months
- Paid annual leave25 days
- Public holidays11
- Minimum wage€11.65/hr (SMIC)
Payroll, taxes, and benefits in France
Payroll in France runs monthly. Employers are responsible for income tax withholding, social security contributions, and any mandatory benefits.
Estimated employer cost on top of gross salary: ~40–45% on top of gross. Expand EOR handles all calculations, deductions, and statutory filings on your behalf.
Estimated cost of hiring in France
Total cost = gross salary + employer contributions (~40–45% on top of gross) + EOR fee starting at $299/month. There are no setup fees, no hidden charges, and no per-country surprises.
Get an exact quoteWhy use an EOR in France?
- Hire in France in days — without registering a local entity (which can take months and cost $15,000+).
- Stay 100% compliant with France employment, tax, and labour law.
- Pay employees in EUR on time, every cycle.
- Provide compliant local benefits and a great employee experience.
- Avoid permanent establishment risk and misclassification penalties.
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